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Between the third and fourth quarters, sales of previously occupied houses in the U.S. increased 13.9%, according to the National Association of Realtors. The median price paid increased 2.9%, the group said.

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Between the third and fourth quarters, sales of previously occupied homes in the U.S. increased 13.9%, according to the National Association of Realtors. The median price paid increased 2.9%, the group said.

Between the third and fourth quarters, sales of previously occupied homes in the U.S. increased 13.9%, according to the National Association of Realtors. The median price paid increased 2.9%, the group said.